AJP PR7 First Service & First Mods

Lockdown is over and the PR7 hits the tarmac! My thoughts after the first 600 miles, some advice from the pros who did the first service, and an overview of some of the mods as the bike is prepared for a Trans Euro Trail adventure.
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Here's some of the gear mentioned in the vid too...
Thork ECU Re-map:
www.thorkracing.com/en/produt...
Carpe Controller:
www.thorkracing.com/en/produt...
Barkbusters:
www.adventurespec.com/barkbus...
Motoz Rall Z Tyres:
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Double Take Mirrors:
www.adventurespec.com/double-...
ND Graphic Portugal:
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MHB Motorcycles:
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Thanks!
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[@michaelahr1]

Finally, someone that understands dirt riding and makes me think I am at least somewhat sane. I was looking at all the twin cylinder ADV bikes, the T7 being one of them and they just are not the right tool for the job when it comes to my riding on dirt. I have been looking at the 701 LR when I stumbled across this video so thank you and look forward to more vids from you.

[@GregVillalobos]

Thanks! I'm no pro but I do know that the T700 is a road bike not a dirt bike for most riders.

[@leslieaustin151]

AFR = Air : Fuel Ratio. I’m enjoying your adventure with this bike. Thanks. Les

[@qtadosol]

Hello from Portugal, well done - I wish I could ride one myself !

[@GregVillalobos]

It's a great Portuguese bike!

[@gustavganserpelofswanlake]

Thanks for sharing your experience, analyse and input! Riding a "big iron hog", the AJP PR7 sounds like a reasonable alternative. Looking forward for your riding reviews!

[@Adventurist]

Thanks for putting this on my radar. Next to all the other 50 bikes I would love to own. So many great choices (luckily).

[@GregVillalobos]

Def a lot of choice out there right now!

[@aderitooliveira9661]

One of the most spectacular bike i ever seen... Great job AJP.

[@GregVillalobos]

Couldn't agree more!

[@grahamrowe6278]

Interesting stuff Greg. Looking forward to the next instalment.

[@damianmcnulty7663]

Thanks so much, can tell yer a man who likes attention to detail which has really helped me make a decision on my second bike. My mother in law who happens to live in Caldas da Rainha, just north of Lisboa might have to start bike shopping now... interesting.

[@GregVillalobos]

Glad to help!

[@themicroadventurefilmproje9011]

Great informative stuff Greg looking forward to the ride vid! 👍

[@tshansen]

Great video Greg 👏🏻 It always amaze me how well you put this videos of yours together and find the right way to suck us in and listen to every word you say. Thank you again for being a huge motivation, and can't wait to see where this bike will take you in the future 😃 Stay safe mate 🔥

[@GregVillalobos]

Love seeing your vids develop Tomas :-)

[@ruihenriques574]

Great Bike made by great people - Portugal Power

[@GregVillalobos]

Agree!

[@Stahltrial]

Mate, nice video, keep on! Found you just now in preparation to organize a PR7 for me. Thanks for your work and good quality! Greetings from germany.

[@GregVillalobos]

Welcome aboard!

[@WillSpray1]

Very interesting video on the first 600 miles. Look forward to the next video and review of the TET trip.

[@GregVillalobos]

Thanks! 👍

[@atprodT700]

hi, it is not necessary to compare the AJPR 7 with the T 700 one weighs 160 kg and the other 200 kg a single cylinder and a twin cylinder. You can take the road together with the T 700. make long journeys even off road. where it becomes complicated, especially on your own, is to take very stony and steep off-road portions of very technical passages where the AJP R 7 will pass with difficulty the T 700 will require a lot of anticipation and driving experiences and in in case of a fall it will be very difficult to get out. I have a 250 WR R, a 300 BETA X-TRAINER and a T 700 Teneré. the 3 are very good bikes, but respond to different skills, there is no point in comparing them since they are incomparable. See you soon

[@GregVillalobos]

Agree, to a point. Many people are asking how it compares to the T700 so it's worth talking about, even if it's just to highlight the points that you make - they are very different bikes.

[@MattVenturesMoto]

Love these vids Greg, super informative and easy watch, thanks

[@GregVillalobos]

Glad you like them!

[@BeinginMotion]

Glad to hear the DVLA managed to er, do their job eventually! Enjoy those trails!

[@v4forlife]

Good video once again Greg, but I’m for sure looking forward to whatever you come up with from the trip

[@GregVillalobos]

Thanks Wil. Next vid is cut. Release soon.

[@antonisloizou3356]

Good luck with your tet. Thanks for the video. It's really helpful for the pre owners. Another mod that i did, is the gas cap. I had some issues and I replaced it with a screw on type. So keep that in mind for future reference. Cheers and good luck. Looking forward to your next video.

[@GregVillalobos]

Screw cap is next on the list I think. Not had any problems so far but I do like the way the screw cap does a better job of keeping the muck out when refuelling. I only wish it didn't sit so proud - I like the neatness of the OEM one!

[@Undutchabledave]

great update and review, thanks Greg!!

[@GregVillalobos]

You are welcome

[@Errol.C-nz]

@@GregVillalobos afr = air fuel ratio... ecu tweeks on high comp engines for low rpm torque... retard the ignition to after tdc (top dead center) & depending on ecu you can change a map that adjusts that 14.7:1 efu the O2 sensor returns, sort of an offset... diff between riders & proper bikers, we do our own tweeks... understand engines... old skool, if you dont know what youre doing don't do it... till you do!... i know its a year down the track, not long sub'd... Back to afr on high comp engines at low rpm & part throttle the engine doesnt scavenge exh gas well so there can be 70 or 80% mix of combustable air fuel mixed with exh gas... richening the ratio improves the ignitability of the mix &... slows the combustion event for a softer bang... cheers from NZ

[@claretbuck1882]

Looking forward to the next video bud 👍🏻

[@GregVillalobos]

On its way!

[@davidlabbe1411]

Nice. I discovered this bike through your video. Interesting. And probably, AJP should hire you for the stickers design !

[@GregVillalobos]

Ha! Maybe one day...

[@blooskyy7]

Great review and the decals looks way better. AFR Air fuel ratio?

[@trevormatthews4279]

Great video and good information , I've changed the rear hose as my one had a small leak at the crimping drawing in air so a new hose and the rear brake was transformed .....Love the bike , easy to ride and goes great just watch out for the bashplate not protecting the exhaust or you'll flatten the pipe , lots of people have had this happen once the riding starts getting tricky.

[@GregVillalobos]

My rear brake is holding up fine so far. I know what you mean about the exhaust pipe, it's got some battle scars already.

[@roderickmclean9927]

Thank you for a very interesting and practical report. Well done and good luck tomorrow. I am also a photographer and I was wondering what sort of camera you will be bringing along on your trip.

[@GregVillalobos]

I will do a vid soon that covers all my camera gear.

[@owenwilliams9582]

Cheers Greg, tablet question sorted..

[@danielherrmann9424]

Gute infos,ich fahre selber eine pr7 2020 mit einigen umbauten,meine wichtigsten sind der sattel und hand kupplungspumpe von der 690 enduro 2020.

[@busfyr1]

Great vid! Thanks for the update. 2 things: 1. is it just me who thinks the intermezzo music is too loud? I mean at the level that I can hear you properly, the music in between you talking is a lot for me. But maybe I am oversensitive or sth :) 2. It is possible to install the radiator guard without taking off the radiators. All it takes is to disconnect the upper small diameter tube and that will give you enough room to do all the work. It will not help you, but maybe someone else out there. Looking forward for some more action ! Keep up the great work.

[@GregVillalobos]

Sorry about the music, mixing not my strong point.

[@richardhague3455]

Great video. I’ve just got a PR7 myself and loving it but the tablet is running very slow and gps arrow about 20 meters out, just wondering if you’ve had any probs or tips to speed it up.

[@GregVillalobos]

Hi Richard. The tablet is a great feature but it's a very old model. I've already killed mine - it's not built for British weather! My advice would be to package the tablet and sell it while it's still new. Use the funds to upgrade to a better model that is waterproof as well as faster.

[@lastofthedesper8s]

G'day Greg like the video and it is very informative, keep up the excellent work. I have to me an important question, what are the headlights like. As the bike seems really well thought out my bet is good. Hate having to try and mount better lights.

[@GregVillalobos]

I've not really used the bike in the dark yet as it's been summer over here. The nights are drawing in now so the lights will be used soon. I'll report back.

[@lastofthedesper8s]

Greg, thanks for getting back to me sounds good, I shall wait to hear your thoughts.

[@Ride2Xplore]

Great and very informative video!Can you post a link of the giant bicycle quick release bag?Thanks

[@GregVillalobos]

Sure. Here you go. I think I got the large one. www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/giant-wp-water-proof-seat-bag

[@gpk157]

Good video Greg. Spot on on the T7 in terms of the weight and that its high up. The only thing that I would say is that its not exactly comfortable either. I was disappointed to do a 400km per day trip and find that my DRZ is as comfortable or better. I think I'll try to move it on and have a look at a PR7.

[@GregVillalobos]

That's an interesting observation on the T7. Let me know how you get on with a PR7 test ride ;-)

[@caroldave4037]

Like you hit on the t700 thingy it is without doubt superb bike but the big sell is top riders demo the off road abilities but we amatuer riders need light weight same for AT.. tiger 900 .. ktm 790 etc although my himalayan is a tad porky it is very easy to handle off road atb greg...👍

[@GregVillalobos]

I would happily have a Himalayan in the garage!

[@stefanhansen5882]

Interesting to watch. One question, since it seemed that the oil wasn't warm when it was let out. As far as I know it is SUPER important to ONLY empty the oil out when the engine is warm. Was it warm or cold?

[@zardportugal]

TOP review. The decals are much better. In my opinion you should get the ECU and the Doma exhaust from Tork - the bike will fly. Cheers.

[@GregVillalobos]

I want to test ride a Doma first before I commit to the upgrade.

[@zardportugal]

@@GregVillalobos Those 2 mods (ECU+exhaust) work very well together. At least +5 hp, less weight, much better torque and the engine runs also much smoother. Try it, you will love it. (clear increase of noise)

[@tacticalsepp3857]

You are taking so much time to put out PR7 vids, that I bought a 701 in between 🤔😅

[@GregVillalobos]

Ha! Enjoy the bike :-)

[@scannorse]

Sorry for you...

[@chasp_0784]

scannorse lol why, it’s a banger of a bike

[@martynapeters]

Swap out the rear brake hose for HEL or Goodridge. It then shouldn't touch the exhaust and will have amazing braking power. I was messing about with it for ages until I changed mine then instant upgrade.

[@GregVillalobos]

My rear brake has been working totally fine since upgrading the brake fluid. Might consider swapping the hose if I encounter issues but so far it's very sharp :-)

[@EZ_shop]

I love watching your videos, you have a very unique style that is captivating, and very good editing. Your bike looks amazing, I wish AJP had a dealership on the US East Coast. As it is, I am looking at a Husqvarna 701. Have you ever ridden one, or a KTM 690? I wonder how they would compare. I have looked into Adventure Spec because of your videos, and I have to say I am amazed at the amount of forethought they put into all of their products, and I am completely sold on them. I will definitely purchase AS products when the time comes. Ciao, Marco.

[@GregVillalobos]

Thanks! AJP are in the USA but not sure where. I've not spent any proper time on a 690 / 701 but it's the obvious comparison to the PR7. The time's that I have ridden a 690 it's felt more tuned for race, body position, engine etc. The PR7 feels more like a light adventure bike, a bit more laid back. :-)

[@EZ_shop]

@@GregVillalobos Thanks Greg. Looks like the only AJP dealer is way out West. Keep the videos coming, they are great source of inspiration to those of us mostly indoors.

[@wayward03]

@@EZ_shop The AJP PR7 is only off-road in the U.S at the moment. Which depending on State may be possible to plate it.

[@EZ_shop]

@@wayward03 Thanks Matthew.

[@trevornugent9680]

Barkbusters are the best!!!

[@GregVillalobos]

They are solid :-)

[@truckingswe]

Can you do some singel trail on the Ajp? And how is it compare to the 690 platform,

[@GregVillalobos]

Yes the PR7 is pretty capable. I have not put enough miles on the 690 to have an opinion but this film would be worth a watch - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIqwZo2Vf6-ai80

[@graysonchurch262]

So.... knowing what you know now, would you still pick the pr7 again? And, just how close tomthe enduro end of the scale do you think it is? Does it feel like a purpose made adv bike or an adapter enduro bike? I'm moving from a ktm 990 to a 500 exc with a view to adventuring it but to be honest, it's too small, light and enduro bikexlike if that makes sense? I wonder therefore just how close to it the pr7 really is?

[@GregVillalobos]

OK that's a big question. Hopefully some of the other films will have helped. I rode a 2014 KTM 690 the other day and found that much closer to my EXC than the PR7. The 690 puts you in a race riding position and is v snappy, the PR7 is a bit more relaxed. I'll try and figure out how better to communicate this in a future vid. Prior to getting the PR7 I LOVED my KTM 450 EXC (and still do). I found that it was overkill for some of the TET riding I was doing though.

[@graysonchurch262]

@@GregVillalobos that sounds açe! Just what I wanted to hear. I've watched all the vids an they were helpful. I'm in love with my galaxy tab active 2 and the carpe bar controller running drive mode. Its fab. I'd even considered getting a whole screen, lights and nav tower from the pr7 and grafting them onto the 500exc. That way I'd get the tablet and controls I love and the ktm reliability and service parts availability, I'm currently trying the 500 on 15 /48 gearing to see if it takes a little of the "enduro" out of it? I think with the right screen, gearing, tank and seat ( which I already have, seat concepts) it might be a nice blend and a unique set up, time and testing will tell?

[@istra70]

@@graysonchurch262 500 EXC how about service intervals ? It is great for one day spins ....

[@eiketodt299]

How expensive was the decal set with custom graphics?

[@GregVillalobos]

I think it was about €220 and I designed the graphics myself

[@fcalin21]

Does it have ABS ? What rpm at 100 kmph ?

[@advryan1]

I'm curious on how ownership was. I'm looking at getting a 2023/2024 model. Parts availability, reliability being the main concern. Coming off a Tuareg so looking for a lighter platform capable of technical stuff. Nothing insane. But wanted to see how it was holding up, if there were issues and if it has served you well?

[@JohannesDalen]

I just picked up one myself and intend do take over the PR7 "torch" here on KZbin after Greg now that he doesn't own one anymore 😁 big shoes to fill though..

[@GregVillalobos]

Hi! Keep watching and you'll see the other PR7 films that cover ownership right up to selling it.

[@GregVillalobos]

Go for it! Keep the torch going :-)

[@koalaboyTT]

Hope you will make a lot of filming on the bike during those 7 days and make a video, should be really nice

[@GregVillalobos]

I'm literally editing right now!

[@koalaboyTT]

@@GregVillalobos that's great news, can't wait for it!!!

[@ricardopessoa8362]

Beautiful. I wish AJP worked harder on the appearance of the bikes... But at least it's a good bike with a so-so appearance. And even KTM or Kawasaki could improve there...

[@GregVillalobos]

It's fairly easy to update the graphics yourself, or with a bit of input from a Graphic Designer. :-)

[@ricardopessoa8362]

@@GregVillalobos Indeed! And yours came out very beautiful... If I worked for AJP, I would seriously consider giving you a job... Cheers.

[@rudyweber1573]

You shoud Check Pirate Racing he is in Motor Tuning

[@GJCOrado]

Maybe with more acceptance in the US "we" could get a BDR app for the tablet.

[@GregVillalobos]

It's a generic Android tablet so you can put most apps on it no probs.

[@FcococoSMI]

Great review, as usual! And I love those graphics! Congrats. About the T7 (haha..!), you surprised me with your words ("road bike")... I totally agree that it's a heavy bike and that makes it harder when you ride offroad... because I ride another heavy bike on and off! But in orange colour... Haha! Anyway, I'd like to share "the exception video", where it's shown that a good pilot (wich i'm not) can ride even a heavy bike like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3Xbc3qZbrl3asU Keep enjoying that machine and let us know about that TET soon! Regrets!

[@GregVillalobos]

That's a great movie for sure, I loved watching it. But it's not an accurate representation of how 99% of owners will be riding theirs. I think it would be a shame for a new T700 owner to buy the bike and think they could do anything even remotely along those lines.

[@FcococoSMI]

Totally agree. That's what I ment with "the exception video", excuse my poor english... I was thinking of that 99% that includes me too, haha!

[@istra70]

If you compare Tenere with AJP you will see that AJP is nearly half the size of Yamaha, but cost way more..... That's the only think that bothers me in otherwise great bike....

[@GregVillalobos]

Less is more, as they say

[@grantembleton3724]

Great bike bad after sales service from the factory , they don’t repair factory faults so you will be on your own when your electrical fails , when your fuel pump stops working , when your clutch fails , when your stepper motor fails after 8000 km

[@GregVillalobos]

I agree that you will have to roll your sleeves up and look after some of the mechanicals yourself with the PR7.